Traps
Big Traps May Look Good, But Do You Need Them?
Big trapezius muscles are one of the first areas of the body athletes want to work on. Some guys develop what we call "no-neck syndrome’—their traps get so big they [...]
‘Show Muscles’ for Strength vs. ‘Go Muscles’ for Performance
Essentials of Strength Training: Show Muscles vs Go Muscles To begin it is important that we look at strength and performance training and define...
Top 5 Upper Trap Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of
Having a set of well-developed traps sitting on top of your shoulders is impressive to look at and can really echance the look of a muscular upper body....
2 Exercises for a Better Back Workout
trap and rhomboids Article #1 topic: Trap and Rhomboid Development Develop your back through small movements that produce big results. There is...
5 Exercises Pitchers Should Avoid—and Several They Should Do Instead
Fact #1: The “inverted W” is a dumb term. Like so many other things in baseball, it’s an overcomplicated way to refer to something very simple. What is the dreaded inverted [...]
How to Pair Exercises for a Chest and Back Workout
If you want to build your upper body, you are probably already doing a workout that targets your chest and back. However, performing enough exercises to properly target these two [...]
How to Strengthen Every Shoulder Muscle
Strengthening the shoulders should be a critical aspect of any workout program. However, many athletes make the mistake of failing to work their entire shoulder joint. The shoulders are made up [...]
How Bigger, Stronger Traps Make You a Better Athlete
Maybe you’ve seen him. He’s the guy in the gym whose neck looks more like a triangular muscle fortress. His shoulders connect to his ears with big, meaty lines. Those [...]
Ball Handling Drills For Point Guards
Without a doubt, the point guard should always be the best ball handler on any team, and he or she should use their moves and dribbling skills to set up [...]
3 Dribbling Drills for Balanced Basketball Players
Basketball dribbling drills should start with hand speed and footwork. Players need to move their feet effectively, change speed, and change direction. Well-balanced players trust their hands and feet to [...]